Elderly YSRCP worker crushed to death by Jagan Reddy’s vehicle in Andhra; Viral video sparks outrage

A 54-year-old YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) worker, Cheeli Singaiah, died after being run over by a vehicle from the convoy of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. The incident took place on June 18 near Yetukuru village on the outskirts of Guntur city during Jagan’s visit to Sattenapalli mandal. Singaiah, a resident of Vengalayapalem village, had gathered along the roadside to pay respects during the convoy’s movement from Tadepalli to Rentapalli village.

Singaiah reportedly attempted to shower flowers on the former CM when he came close to the convoy. In the rush, he was seen falling near the wheels of the vehicle carrying Jagan Reddy. Video footage circulating online shows the vehicle continuing without stopping, and the wheels appeared to run over the victim’s neck. Locals and a nearby Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) took him to Guntur Government Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Initially, Guntur Superintendent of Police Satish Kumar stated that the victim was run over by an unidentified vehicle in the convoy. However, after examining CCTV and video footage, the police confirmed that the vehicle involved was the one in which Jagan Reddy was travelling. Guntur Range Inspector General Sarva Shrestha Tripathi stated that the rally had 30 to 35 vehicles, although only three were officially authorised.

YSRCP leaders visited Singaiah’s family following the incident and handed over a cheque of ₹10 lakh as ex gratia. Guntur district YSRCP in-charge and former Minister Ambati Rambabu alleged that the government failed to provide required protection for Jagan Reddy’s tour and that his security had been compromised. “Jagan is such a person that he would ensure that the injured person is admitted to the hospital before resuming the tour,” Rambabu stated.

The police have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine how unauthorised vehicles entered the convoy and whether any negligence was involved. The victim’s family has demanded a full probe. Authorities are reviewing existing convoy protocols to prevent such incidents in future.